I can't really say i've always been the biggest Plea for Purging fan. The bands first release on Facedown records displayed a semi technical, yet cheesy metal record that was extremely sub-par in production value. However, Plea's second Facedown release has come during the second coming of Facedown records so it seems.
In the past two years, the label has gained some of the most notable, and honest bands in heavy music, and has stayed pretty consistent in quality across various rock genres. Depravity starts off well, setting the tone for the entire record, and that tone is dark.
Probably the most outstanding event on the whole record is the amazing production value. Joey Sturgis at Foundation Studios in Connersville Indiana has been a focal point in heavy music production in the last few years, and they have only gotten better. Love them or hate them, they continue to put out records that sound great, and this one is no exception.
Everything is crushing, and nothing skips a beat. On the performance front, the band still plays pick friendly metal melodies, but it is toned down quite a bit, and the band mixes some of the most heavy and earth shaking breakdowns i've heard in a long time. Usually this comes off as downright ignorant. However, the musicianship on this record keeps it low key and thoughtful.
As Depravity punches forward, the entire album works together as a cohesive unit, providing an epic audible fusion of metal and hardcore at best.
My only criticism for this record is that some parts seem redundant when noticing how talented this band is. I know it's not usual for metal bands to have quick songs, but when you tend to through in odd chaotic parts, but repeat extremely simple parts, the logic in that kind of song writing doesn't make much since. Regardless, this is a great record if you're into Facedown band, talent filled metal, and extremely heavy, breakdown filled music. I personally can't complain.
FINAL GRADE: A-
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